Situations That Can Get You All Hot And Bothered Outside Of The Bedroom
Think of the bedroom as the destination, but on the way there, it's the moments that make you blush, get the butterflies going, and make you stutter that make the destination worth it.
It can be as simple as looking into a stranger's eye for a split second too long. Here are some situations that got people innocently hot and bothered.
A Candlelit Restaurant Dinner
"The spaces are designed as small as possible to maximize the seating in the dining room, so you are always working in tight quarters. " —Yaltus
Not to mention the dim lighting that hides all your flaws and makes you two feel like the only people in the room.
Looking For The Same Book In A Bookstore
"When a person is looking at the same bookshelf as you in a bookstore." —dunnowhothefuckiam
How many rom-coms have started with two people meeting in a bookstore? There is something attractive about sharing a love of literature. As if them reading that one book makes them the philosophical, wise, well-educated person you've been searching for.
Driving Attractive Coworkers Home
"Something about the definite 'I should not find you attractive or act on it' really makes you find them attractive and want to act on it." —TheGrVIII1
We can't help but want we can't have. Some find the loves of their lives at work. While others break up and are stuck with their ex for eight hours a day five days a week.
"Seeing Someone Your Age In An Airport" —keatonfisher
Maybe it's the excitement you already feel because you're traveling that makes it seem like this perfect stranger could be the beginning of an adventurous, fulfilling relationship.
Or maybe it's knowing that you will likely never see them again except for in that exact moment and place.
When You Know They're In The Shower
"When you pause an online/text convo with someone you're to say 'taking a shower, be right back' and then—yep, automatically imagine them naked." —CopperTodd17
You can't blame the brain for doing its thing, especially if you're talking to someone you're interested in...
Prolonged Eye Contact
"For me, eye contact with strangers for 10+ seconds." —happyunicorndust
There is no telling if they even noticed or were spaced out, but somehow, eye contact creates an intimate moment shared by no one other than both of you, and that can make you nervous.
Being Stuck In An Elevator Face-To-Face
It feels like any moment now, you'll just grab each other's faces and engage in a full-on makeout session, not caring anymore about who is in the elevator with you.
In reality, you get to your floor, you walk out, and you never look back. What a missed opportunity...
"Cleaning Up With Someone After A Get-Together"
"It has that really strong 'No one's gonna know' energy." —Toutillou
Plus, there is something about them being willing to help you that makes you feel like you're a team and that they'd be someone you can rely on. If you can do chores together, you can do anything.
"Honestly? I Find Arguing Creates Sexual Tension Sometimes" —ImpalaGala
Arguing is passionate. Both people are heated, their cheeks are flushed, their voice is more high pitched, their body language is strong and assertive, and they're confident in what they're saying... What was the argument about again?
Tight Hugs That Go Longer Than Expected
"Prolonged hugs with select friends has a certain kind of sexual catharsis to it." —xClovis7
It's because those hugs no longer feel like an obligation or a polite hello, but rather a truly loving act that's full of comfort and affection. In those moments, you both feel safe in each other.
"Playing Twister" —Lunadora2
Your bodies will touch in places that wouldn't be appropriate in other settings and you'll definitely get close and personal. You can't help but feel nervous by having someone that close up in your personal bubble, especially with the risk of falling on them.
"When A Hairdresser Washes Your Hair" —kutuup1989
It doesn't matter who you're normally attracted to, you can't help but love the way your hairdresser knows exactly how to hit the right spots while massaging your scalp under steaming water and bringing you into a state of utter relaxation.
When A Ride Operator Checks Your Belt
They're getting up very close to parts of your body that you never let anyone near before they at least wine and dine you. Plus, your life is literally now in their hands, so you already have no choice but to trust them.
Being Dared To Prove Someone Wrong
"Whenever someone uses the terms 'Make me' or 'Prove it.' Just provides a lot of sexual tension." —CopperTodd17
I think we secretly just all get off on being right. It makes us feel superior and validates our confidence.
Being Set Up
"When you're in a group outing, and you are left alone with someone of the opposite sex." —[deleted]
That's not counting when you have zero interest in them and are counting down the moments till you can go yell at your friends for thinking you're desperate enough to be set up without asking first.
The Drive Home After A First Date
So many questions are running through your head, like, "Do they like me as much as I like them?" "What if they make a move?" and, "Should I pop a mint?" Only to awkwardly kiss quickly as you step out of the car.
Truth Or Dare
"My friends, knowing that we are playing with my crush, want to ask stupid questions. Like: 'Kiss [crush name]!'" —stardvloper
Eventually, you grow up and they don't dare you to kiss them anymore, and just like that, you lose your wingmen.
There's Just Something About Whispering...
"When a really hot girl is whispering something into your ear." —thecluelessperson
It feels like a strange intimate act because they're choosing to share those words quietly and softly, only with you.
"When You See Someone From School/Work At The Grocery Store" —BatFlack2408
You're only used to seeing them in one environment. Seeing them in a new one is like uncovering a new layer to them. It turns out there's more to them than work and school. They, too, go to the grocery store. You have so much in common.
Silence
You don't know what to do with it. Unless you know each other super well, the silence can be quite uncomfortable, and you search so hard for the right thing to say, but it's like you've forgotten how to think...or even speak.
